Vice president urges political office holders to shun personal gains

Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored political officeholders to put the interest, unity and progress of the nation above personal or sectional gains.

Mr Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima gave the advice at a reception to celebrate the appointment and accomplishments of Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The Vice President, in his address titled ‘a life of honour’, described Akume as an idea, a man of honour, a beacon of unity, loyalty and integrity in our nation.

Shettima also eulogized the virtues that have endeared the SGF to so many across political and ethnic lines.